Director of Player Development

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Job Description

Alabama State University, Intercollegiate Athletics, invites applications to fill the position of Director of Player Development. This position assists with student-athlete retention and academic success of the student-athletes, and serves as community liaison.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize class schedules with advisers and track graduation progress
• Monitor the requirements of the academic progress rates
• Oversee study halls and tutoring on campus, and on the road
• Work closely with academic success center
• Serve as liaison to the Head Coach in academics, including working with compliance and admissions
• Work with players and academic advisers on NCAA eligibility center
• Involve student-athletes in our community on and off-campus
• Coordinate with local groups to make our players visible in the community outside the game of football
• Manage player communications on and off the field regarding day-to-day operations
• Manage player off-season planning regarding summer school, summer access and travel
• Assist with data analysis, create reports, and present data and film analysis to players and coaches

Job Description

Alabama State University, Intercollegiate Athletics, invites applications to fill the position of Director of Player Development. This position assists with student-athlete retention and academic success of the student-athletes, and serves as community liaison.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Organize class schedules with advisers and track graduation progress
• Monitor the requirements of the academic progress rates
• Oversee study halls and tutoring on campus, and on the road
• Work closely with academic success center
• Serve as liaison to the Head Coach in academics, including working with compliance and admissions
• Work with players and academic advisers on NCAA eligibility center
• Involve student-athletes in our community on and off-campus
• Coordinate with local groups to make our players visible in the community outside the game of football
• Manage player communications on and off the field regarding day-to-day operations
• Manage player off-season planning regarding summer school, summer access and travel
• Assist with data analysis, create reports, and present data and film analysis to players and coaches
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, proven effective oral and written communication skills, and have a demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Supplemental Information

EEOC STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.

All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.